"hashrate" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: hashrates [plural]
Etymology: hash + rate Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hash|rate}} hash + rate Head templates: {{en-noun}} hashrate (plural hashrates)
  1. (computing, cryptocurrencies) The number of proof of work hashes that a mining computer can make in a given period of time, usually a second. Categories (topical): Computing, Cryptocurrency
    Sense id: en-hashrate-en-noun-y9SrvOdx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 85 15 Topics: business, computing, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, engineering, finance, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. The network hashrate; the estimated number of hashes generated by the entire mining network. Translations (number of hashes): louhintateho (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-hashrate-en-noun-VqqkJ6Ox Disambiguation of 'number of hashes': 32 68
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: megahash, terahash, petahash, exahash

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